We love Aunt Helen

Our (honorary Aunt) Helen came to visit us Thursday evening, and we've been having so much fun since then that the whole house just took a nap-- a trick that hasn't happened since I can't remember when! Since Helen's arrival we've danced, taken walks with her and her dog Buddha, investigated the library, played in the park, chalked up the sidewalk, blown a gazillion bubbles, made air-dry clay sculptures, watched fireworks and tried some sparklers of our own (thanks, Helen!), checked out the zoo, learned some drawing tips and color tricks, heard funny stories and told some corny jokes, eaten a heap of good stuff. . . This is living.